WDW Fan Zone Show

The Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels have expanded and changed for over 50 years. As a result, there are some attractions, restaurants, or other experiences that might make sense to be in another park, land, or possibly resort hotel (or new park?). This week our hosts talk about which of these we wish we could move to another location and why.

Weather in Walt Disney World is often hot and humid. However, even Disney Word can have cool or even cold weather. This week we’ll discuss all the ways we prepare for colder weather trips and how our behavior and experience changes from attractions to dining to pools and more. Bundle up!

While Walt Disney World prepares to make big changes like Piston Peak, Encanto, Indiana Jones, and more, they have been and are refurbishing existing attractions and experiences. This week we discuss these, what we like or possibly don’t like, and how well we think they will bridge the gap until the big changes come.

As Halloween is almost upon us, we each share our 3 scariest places in each Walt Disney World park. We’ll also share what we think makes them scary - at least far as Disney parks are concerned.

In this episode we diversify somewhat and each of us will ask a few questions of the other hosts we’ve heard Walt Disney World guests or family or friends ask (or that we think others are wondering about). Collectively, we’ll try to provide answers with our first impressions. Questions include must-see, non-headliner attractions, how to fit Disney Springs into a vacation, how to take non-Disney fa...

Walt Disney started Disneyland in 1955 so parents and children could enjoy experiences together. This week our hosts share their thoughts on how and why we think Walt Disney World is still appealing to adults through specific examples including attractions, dining, events, lodging, experiences, and more.

Walt Disney World has almost 55 years of history and the parks started from some very original Imagineering ideas. Over time, IP (Intellectual Property) began to take over in the theming of attractions, restaurants and lands. In this episode we find all of the places where those original ideas, not based on IP still exist in the parks and around the resort.

With the popularity of Walt Disney World parks, t's no surprise that there can be long lines for the most popular attractions. What would you do if the attractions you most want to ride have long lines, you don't want to wait in line, and you can't get a Lightning Lane? This week our hosts share their top two or three alternatives for what they like to do in each of the four parks when this happen...

This week we review John's latest British Isles Disney Cruise on the Disney Fantasy - although the itinerary was changed last minute to Norway and Belgium! We'll hear about pre-cruise activities in London, onboard activities, excursions, and more. Our hosts will also have an opportunity to ask questions so our listeners can learn more about European cruises.

Since we're working on Labor Day to record this podcast, we're going to discuss things that take work at Walt Disney World and possibly what we can do to make them easier. It could be travel, checking into a resort, booking dinner, or getting Lightning Lane passes. Come listen to our hosts and take a load off!

Walt Disney World has attractions and experiences that involve all of our senses from sight to sound to touch to smell.  In this episode, our hosts share their 3 favorite experiences per each of Disney World’s 4 theme parks based on how sound and music are employed.  Come listen and enjoy the sounds with us.

Walt Disney World employs audio-animatronics and many other features to tell its stories. In this episode we visit the ways that Disney uses screens and projections to help tell its stories in attractions and more throughout the resort.

After hearing about new experiences in Walt Disney World last week from Kurt, we talk this week about John's recent Disneyland trip and his observations. We talk about Pain the Night, Walt Disney - A Magical Life, Fantasmic, the 70th Anniversary, The Fantastic Four in the parks, other nighttime shows, and more. Enjoy!

Our hosts are just coming back from trips to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We'll share our thoughts on what we observed including new experiences such as the Disney Starlight parade and Walt Disney - A Magical Life.

Our hosts are just coming back from trips to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We'll share our thoughts on what Kurt observed including new experiences such as the Disney Starlight parade and Test Track and other takeaways from his trip.

Disney and Pixar have been together for 30 years now, so it’s natural that Pixar can be found at Walt Disney World.  However, you might be surprised how much Pixar there is in the form of attractions, character greetings, restaurants, and resorts.  We’ll explore these as well as retired Pixar experiences, upcoming projects, and how Pixar seems to stand out from other Disney acquisitions in WDW.

Disney and Pixar have been together for 30 years now, so it’s natural that Pixar can be found at Walt Disney World.  However, you might be surprised how much Pixar there is in the form of attractions, character greetings, restaurants, and resorts.  We’ll explore these as well as retired Pixar experiences, upcoming projects, and how Pixar seems to stand out from other Disney acquisitions in WDW.

Walt Disney World has been built on stories that are embedded in attractions both relaxing and thrilling.  It seems that there have been more thrilling rides lately, but what is the right balance and what do guests want?  In this episode, we share our opinions on how thrills do and don’t work in the parks and how they figure into the future.

Walt Disney World has been built on stories that are embedded in attractions both relaxing and thrilling.  It seems that there have been more thrilling rides lately, but what is the right balance and what do guests want?  In this episode, we share our opinions on how thrills do and don’t work in the parks and how they figure into the future.

As we approach the 249th birthday of the US, we will share places where you can find obvious and subtle references to US history and basic Americana in the parks and resorts.  Some of our examples will come through pop quiz questions for our podcast hosts!

As we approach the 249th birthday of the US, we will share places where you can find obvious and subtle references to US history and basic Americana in the parks and resorts.  Some of our examples will come through pop quiz questions for our podcast hosts!

Crowds and Walt Disney World go hand in hand. In this episode we discuss where we see crowds and their impact - lines for attractions, ability to obtain dining reservations, entrance to parks, virtual queues, space on transportation, and more. We'll talk about how Disney manages crowds, how well we think they do it, what we think about how they do it, and share our ideas for avoiding them or deali...

Crowds and Walt Disney World go hand in hand. In this episode we discuss where we see crowds and their impact - lines for attractions, ability to obtain dining reservations, entrance to parks, virtual queues, space on transportation, and more. We'll talk about how Disney manages crowds, how well we think they do it, what we think about how they do it, and share our ideas for avoiding them or deali...

The Magic Kingdom is the first park at Walt Disney World Resort and is the most visited park in the US. Visiting Walt Disney World for the first time can be daunting for many reasons, but our podcast hosts try to help with our list of must-do activities for a first visit to Magic Kingdom from attractions to dining and more. Our ideas might vary for those who might never get back to those who will...

The Magic Kingdom is the first park at Walt Disney World Resort and is the most visited park in the US. Visiting Walt Disney World for the first time can be daunting for many reasons, but our podcast hosts try to help with our list of must-do activities for a first visit to Magic Kingdom from attractions to dining and more. Our ideas might vary for those who might never get back to those who will...